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Accelerating to Zero Grant Program
Funding for community-driven climate action
Last Update: March 25, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Up to $75,000 is available for acceleration projects and up to $10,000 for catalyst projects. This program supports low-carbon housing, community-based renewable energy, and shared or electric transportation projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Low-carbon housing projects, including retrofits and net-zero new construction.
- Community-based renewable energy projects.
- Shared and electric transportation projects.
- Projects that directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions or support future reductions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations and companies
- Applicants based in or actively engaged in Nova Scotia
- Projects led by or partnered with historically racialized or marginalized groups may be viewed favorably
Who is not eligible
- Individuals
- Individual schools or classrooms
- Provincially owned entities, including crown corporations
- Political parties
Eligible expenses
- Personnel salaries directly related to the project, provided they are an auditable expense.
- In-kind contributions such as salaries, if they are directly related to the project.
- Non-cash contributions used as matching funds.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
- Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)
Processing and Agreement
- Expressions of interest are reviewed first.
- Eligible applicants are invited to submit a full application.
- Acceleration applications may be reviewed by a committee before a funding decision.
- Catalyst applications receive a funding decision within two weeks of submission.
Additional information
- Projects led by or partnered with historically racialized or marginalized groups may be viewed favorably.
- The Catalyst Stream accepts applications throughout the year until funds are allocated.
- The Acceleration Stream has spring and fall intakes.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program?
Up to $75,000 is available for acceleration projects and up to $10,000 for catalyst projects. This program supports low-carbon housing, community-based renewable energy, and shared or electric transportation projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How much funding can be received?
Accelerating to Zero Grant Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program program, you must:
Based in or engaged in Nova Scotia
Project reduces greenhouse gases
Project has community benefits
What expenses are eligible under Accelerating to Zero Grant Program?
Low-carbon housing projects, including retrofits and net-zero new construction.
Community-based renewable energy projects.
Shared and electric transportation projects.
Projects that directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions or support future reductions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program?
You can contact Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3).
Where is the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program available?
The Accelerating to Zero Grant Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Accelerating to Zero Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Accelerating to Zero Grant Program is a Grant and Funding